Scout's Lessons in "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Summary: In Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," the character of Scout learns many life lessons, including courage (as shown by Atticus), pride in one's beliefs, and the evils of prejudice.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a emotional journey for the characters and the reader. The novel is still a best seller because it deals with racial prejudice. The plot is set in 1933 and it looks over a black man named Tom Robinsons fighting for justice, he was unfairly accused of raping a white women. The accused Tom Robinsons was supported by the Finch family, mainly Atticus Finch. He tried to stand up and defend him as well as he could, despite of his efforts, the jury came up with the verdict Guilty. Through various characters, since the beginning of the book our main character, Scout, has changed greatly. The main reason for this has been the trial, and conviction of Tom Robinson. Scout has learned many new lessons, the hatred of prejudice, to forgive and never to give up on life. Though, the main thing...